Govt sends team abroad to select rifles, carbines for armed forces

The Ministry of Defence has sent a nine-member "empowered committee" headed by an Army brigadier to the US, Australia, South Korea, Israel and UAE to select new assault rifles and battle carbines for the armed forces. "A 9-member empowered...

IAF chief to visit Israel for strong military ties

In an effort to give further impetus to bilateral military ties, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa will be embarking on a four day visit to Israel on Monday. His visit will conclude on May 24. The ACM Dhan...